Synonyms of spur-of-the-moment

spur-of-the-moment

adjective

ˈspər-ə(v)-ṯẖə-ˈmō-mənt 

as in impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation

a spur-of-the-moment trip to the zoo

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impromptu
• improvised
• improvisational
• unplanned
• extemporaneous
• unrehearsed
• unprepared
• spontaneous
• unpremeditated
• extemporary
• off-the-cuff
• extempore
• offhand
• unauthorized
• unconsidered
• ad hoc
• snap
• unstudied
• informal
• offhanded
• impulsive
• ad-lib
• automatic
• down and dirty
• unscripted
• instinctive
• involuntary
• casual
• ill-advised
• cursive
• half-baked
• half-cocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prepared
• planned
• premeditated
• rehearsed
• deliberate
• intentional
• considered
• intended
• premeditative

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spur-of-the-moment

First-time visitors can consult the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce website, which has a calendar of events and last-minute lodging suggestions for spur-of-the-moment getaways. — Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026

That suggests the announcement is something WWE has been building toward as part of his post-ring role, not a spur-of-the-moment storyline twist. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

There’s a suite of professional-quality cameras on board, and each astronaut also has an iPhone for more informal, spur-of-the-moment picture-taking. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026

The cheeky wink that Isabella gives Nelly, however, was a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to Fennell during filming. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026